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Three protein peanut butter cups stacked on top of each other on a white marble counter. The top one has a bite taken out of it. Around them are more PB cups.
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Protein Peanut Butter Cups

These homemade protein peanut butter cups are made from 6 simple ingredients and each one packs 7 grams of protein. Perfect for a healthy sweet treat or snack. Gluten-free and easily made dairy-free.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword peanut butter cup protein powder, protein peanut butter cups
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 12 cups
Calories 114kcal
Author Kelly Nardo

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup natural peanut butter (128 grams)
  • 4 scoops collagen (40 grams - or protein powder of choice, see notes*)
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • pinch of sea salt
  • 1/4 cup chocolate chips (60 grams)
  • flakey salt, for topping

Instructions

  • Line a mini muffin tin with silicone muffin liners. You can also use paper ones.
  • Make your peanut butter mixture. In a medium-sized bowl, add peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, protein powder, and a pinch of salt. Mix well to combine. It will get crumbly at first but will come together. The texture should be like cookie dough.
  • Form your peanut butter cups. Using a tablespoon, scoop out about a tablespoon worth and press it into the bottom of your muffin liners, creating a flat surface on top. Repeat with the remaining mixture. You should get 12 cups.
  • Melt chocolate. In a small microwave-safe bowl, add chocolate chips. Microwave in 15-20 second increments until melted. Make sure to stir after every time so the chocolate doesn’t burn.
  • Top with chocolate. Layer about 1 teaspoon worth of chocolate on top of your peanut butter mixture, using the back of your spoon to spread it out evenly. Repeat with the remaining chocolate. Sprinkle with flakey sea salt if desired.
  • Refrigerate for 10-15 minutes until chocolate is hardened.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

*most protein powders work (whey or plant-based). The texture just changes a little, but they still taste great. If using a different kind and your peanut butter mixture is too wet or too dry, either add more protein powder or a little liquid (water works fine) to achieve the desired consistency.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 114kcal | Carbohydrates: 7.7g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1.8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2.8g | Sodium: 104mg | Potassium: 96mg | Fiber: 1.2g | Sugar: 5g | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.5mg